Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The aim of this Consultancy is to provide technical support to the authorities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in developing a universal child benefit programme for all children up to 18 years of age. This includes preparing various cost scenarios and analyses based on the expansion of coverage and the adequacy of the benefit amount. The scenarios will consider different income groups of families and focus on ensuring universal access for all children, with differentiated adequacy of the benefit amount based on the families’ economic situation. This approach will transform the programme from a social transfer into an investment in the future of children and the development of human capital.
UNICEF supports vulnerable children and women in over 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region. Country Offices and national governments develop multi-year Country Programmes to address child rights gaps among the most vulnerable children.
At the end of the programme cycle, Country Programme Evaluation assesses strategic aspects for accountability and learning. Managed by Regional Evaluation Advisors and conducted by external evaluation team, the evaluation inform the next programme cycle. In MENA, evaluations are planned for Libya and Palestine in 2025, and Algeria, Egypt, and Jordan in 2026.
Country Programme Evaluation covers the entire programme over multiple years. UNICEF’s internal systems collect and manage large volumes of data, but this data has been underutilized in evaluations. AI technologies, like machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP), can automate analyses, enhancing decision-making and understanding of programme results.
AI use in UNICEF evaluations is emerging, aiming to improve accuracy, efficiency, and depth. NLP has been tested for identifying themes, extracting insights, and detecting trends in evaluations. It also transcribes and analyzes interviews and meetings, and conducts sentiment analysis on social media data. The MENA Regional Office is piloting for an evaluation synthesis. The office is now planning to expand AI use in Country Programme Evaluations.
The United Nations Children’s Fund Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Humanitarian Affairs Officer who will report to the Humanitarian Affairs Manager (P4),
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer contributes to strengthening and accelerating country humanitarian results to ensure there are needs-based and compliant with Core Commitment for Children (CCC) standards.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme associate supports the respective section (s) by carrying out a range of programme support functions to help develop, implement and monitor their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with a range of staff in the CO, external partners and agency counterparts in support of programme design and delivery. S/He provides regular feedback on the status of projects through monitoring milestones and advises on improvements to keep activities on track.
The aim of this Consultancy is to provide technical support to the authorities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in developing a universal child benefit programme for all children up to 18 years of age. This includes preparing various cost scenarios and analyses based on the expansion of coverage and the adequacy of the benefit amount. The scenarios will consider different income groups of families and focus on ensuring universal access for all children, with differentiated adequacy of the benefit amount based on the families’ economic situation. This approach will transform the programme from a social transfer into an investment in the future of children and the development of human capital.
UNICEF supports vulnerable children and women in over 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region. Country Offices and national governments develop multi-year Country Programmes to address child rights gaps among the most vulnerable children.
At the end of the programme cycle, Country Programme Evaluation assesses strategic aspects for accountability and learning. Managed by Regional Evaluation Advisors and conducted by external evaluation team, the evaluation inform the next programme cycle. In MENA, evaluations are planned for Libya and Palestine in 2025, and Algeria, Egypt, and Jordan in 2026.
Country Programme Evaluation covers the entire programme over multiple years. UNICEF’s internal systems collect and manage large volumes of data, but this data has been underutilized in evaluations. AI technologies, like machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP), can automate analyses, enhancing decision-making and understanding of programme results.
AI use in UNICEF evaluations is emerging, aiming to improve accuracy, efficiency, and depth. NLP has been tested for identifying themes, extracting insights, and detecting trends in evaluations. It also transcribes and analyzes interviews and meetings, and conducts sentiment analysis on social media data. The MENA Regional Office is piloting for an evaluation synthesis. The office is now planning to expand AI use in Country Programme Evaluations.
The United Nations Children’s Fund Jordan Country Office in Amman seeks a dedicated, experienced, highly motivated, and proactive Humanitarian Affairs Officer who will report to the Humanitarian Affairs Manager (P4),
The Humanitarian Affairs Officer contributes to strengthening and accelerating country humanitarian results to ensure there are needs-based and compliant with Core Commitment for Children (CCC) standards.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
